by Caitlin | Jul 18, 2020 | City Engagement, Love Thy Neighbor
A story shared by Ying – she and her family purchased and delivered groceries to a family in need. They have been checking in and following up since that delivery! “I do want to share our story with the family we got connected with but probably not identified by...
by dev | Jul 15, 2020 | City Engagement, Face Masks
By Jennifer Powell As the COVID-19 Pandemic unfolded, routines were disrupted at the Brigham House while caregivers at the assisted living facility took drastic measures to protect the residents. Visitors were not allowed. Meals were served in individual...
by dev | Jun 28, 2020 | BHCHP, City Engagement
by Jennifer Powell Scott Forest was just a few weeks into his role as a project manager for one of Park Street’s Covid-19 Rapid Response Teams when he was diagnosed with colon cancer. Although faced with months of treatment that would alter his days and sap his...
by dev | Jun 19, 2020 | City Engagement, East Boston
By Jennifer Powell The line for the food pantry in East Boston stretched out the door, down the street, and around the corner. And yet, Ricardo waited for an hour and a half. He was out of work, not eligible for benefits, and needed to eat. But by the time he got to...
by dev | Jun 12, 2020 | City Engagement, Love Thy Neighbor
by Jennifer Powell As a former executive chef, Patrick Lynch knows quite a bit about food shopping, But he was still daunted by the challenge of getting enough of the right kinds of groceries for a family of seven he had never met and knew little about to survive for...
by Caitlin | Jun 2, 2020 | City Engagement, Love Thy Neighbor
We hope you enjoy this 3 minute video of Hannah’s volunteer journey. The song featured in the video is performed by Porter’s Gate. It is called “He is Among Us.” This song is used with permission. The lead singer, Isaac Wardell noted, when...
by Caitlin | May 24, 2020 | City Engagement, Senior Buddies
Seniors have sometimes been termed the forgotten generation in America. During the COVID-19 pandemic this generation has become the highlight of many media stories. Sadly, for all the wrong reasons. Institutionalized seniors have been hardest hit by the pandemic in...
by Caitlin | May 16, 2020 | City Engagement, Mattapan
From their Poverty Making Others Rich Voice of the Gospel Tabernacle (VofGT) is a church in Mattapan. They have a congregation of about 40 members consisting primarily of Haitian families many of whom are experiencing poverty. VofGT has a Food Pantry that feeds...